▪️Itinanggi ang paratang ni Bernardo tungkol sa umano'y kickback

‎Video Summary ‎This video captures a segment of a Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing where senators question officials implicated in an alleged corruption scheme. Senator Pangilinan leads the questioning, confronting former DepEd Usec. Trygve Olivar, project engineer Anjai Dumaual, and Engr. Bruce Alcantara with allegations from a sworn affidavit by Engr. Danilo Bernardo. The affidavit details a scheme involving a 15% kickback from a P2.85 billion fund, allegedly for the "boss" (implying the Executive Secretary). Olivar and Dumaual deny all accusations, with Dumaual having filed a defamation case against the accuser. Engr. Alcantara admits to collecting money from contractors and delivering it to Usec. Bernardo but denies any direct dealings with Olivar or Dumaual. Senators Lacson and Drilon also participate, probing the details of the money trail and revealing further complications, including a contractor now allegedly seeking refunds from congressmen for projects that did not materialize. ‎ ‎Chapter Summary ‎00:00 - 01:23 Questioning on Engr. Bernardo's Testimony Begins ‎Senator Pangilinan begins the questioning by confronting former DepEd Usec. Trygve Olivar with the sworn affidavit of Engr. Danilo Bernardo. He reads from the testimony, which alleges that Olivar personally called Bernardo to discuss a 15% kickback on a P2.85 billion unprogrammed appropriation, supposedly intended for the Office of the Executive Secretary. ‎ ‎01:23 - 03:29 Usec. Olivar Denies Allegations and Implies Accuser is Lying ‎Usec. Olivar categorically denies the allegations, stating they are untrue and that he has no personal connection to the Executive Secretary. When pressed by Senator Pangilinan, Olivar asserts that Engr. Bernardo is lying about the accusations. Senator Panfilo Lacson interjects, noting that the P2.85 billion figure mentioned in the testimony is a verifiable amount in the General Appropriations Act, adding a layer of credibility to the context of the claims. ‎ ‎03:29 - 05:57 Further Denials Regarding Delivery Location and Implicated Individuals ‎Senator Pangilinan continues to question Usec. Olivar about the specifics of the allegation, including the claim that the money was delivered to a house in Magallanes, Makati. Olivar denies owning a house there. The line of questioning then prepares to shift to another person implicated in the affidavit, Mr. Anjai Dumaual. ‎ ‎05:57 - 07:50 Mr. Dumaual Denies Allegations and Invokes Sub Judice Rule ‎Mr. Anjai Dumaual, a project engineer, absolutely denies the allegations made against him by Engr. Bernardo. He informs the committee that he has already filed a defamation case and attempts to invoke the sub judice rule to avoid further discussion. Senator Pangilinan clarifies that this rule does not apply to legislative inquiries conducted in aid of legislation. ‎ ‎07:50 - 11:18 Engr. Alcantara Clarifies His Role as a Money Courier ‎The committee questions Engr. Bruce Alcantara, who was allegedly tasked with collecting and delivering the kickbacks. Alcantara confirms that he delivered the percentage (commission) as instructed by Usec. Bernardo. However, he clarifies that the money, sourced from contractors, was delivered to Bernardo himself, not to Usec. Olivar. He also states he has no direct communication with either Olivar or Dumaual. ‎ ‎11:18 - 14:41 Senators Probe Money Trail and Involvement of Other Parties ‎Senator Franklin Drilon interrogates Engr. Alcantara further, confirming that the funds originated from contractors and were funneled through him to Usec. Bernardo. Senator Lacson then introduces new information, alleging that a contractor named "Carly" (Mr. Carlos Discalar) is now demanding refunds from congressmen because the related projects did not push through after the scheme was exposed. Mr. Discalar admits to having debts and seeking help from congressmen but denies that it was extortion. ‎ ‎ #mginfodrive #phnews #philippines